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Europe hunts for kulaks
The EU faces tough budget negotiations as Germany pushes for cuts amid impending debt repayments.
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The vigilante mirror, terrified elites and the right to see justice done
The controversy surrounding Uwe Boll's film Citizen Vigilante reveals elite fears about artistic freedom and reflects societal discontent with the state’s failure…
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Europe swelters as it clings to its climate orthodoxy
Europe faces severe discomfort this summer due to a lack of air-conditioning, stemming from decades of climate policies that compromised energy security and economic…
As Ireland takes the helm of Europe, it should look in the mirror first
As Ireland assumes the EU Council Presidency, it faces domestic issues, such as rising living costs and housing challenges, that challenge its reputation as a model…
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Nations are still alive: Romania-Moldova unification and the fragile map of Europe
Romania's Chamber of Deputies has initiated unification negotiations with Moldova, raising significant historical and geopolitical questions about Europe's borders…
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Not easy for Brussels to get rid of Vučić: He is a ‘cunning Serbian politician’
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced early elections amid political pressure and scandals, but his political maneuvering may keep him in power despite…
The Right is winning on order, not ideology
Germany is facing increasing chaos, with trains frequently late and basic infrastructure failing, leading voters to seek nationalism not for ideology, but for a…
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What’s actually happening between Trump and Meloni
Relations between Italy and the Trump administration have soured after the U.S.
German Left want to use anti-democratic means to ban democratic rise of AfD
The AfD's rise in German polls has sparked renewed calls from the Left to ban the party. However, such a move could harm German democracy and US relations significantly.
Final part: Merkel’s Kulturrevolution made patriotism a sin to be purged
Germany's post-war political landscape witnessed a shift where patriotism became stigmatized, especially during Angela Merkel's chancellorship, leading to a cultural…
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What Europe could learn from shrewd Dassault
Éric Trappier, CEO of Dassault Aviation, faces criticism over the FCAS project collapse, highlighting the challenges of European defense cooperation and the strategic…
Trump says to Russia, ‘Let’s make money not war’: Time to start with the Tunnel?
The Trump Administration seeks to establish economic ties with Russia, emphasizing projects like the Bering Strait Tunnel amid European caution and criticism over…
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UK Parliament throws out Prime Ministers like a dead mouse
The UK is facing unprecedented political turmoil as Andy Burnham is poised to become the seventh prime minister in ten years, reflecting a rapid turnover in leadership.
What finished Starmer was his refusal to pursue Pakistani child-rape gangs
Keir Starmer's political downfall stemmed from his handling of the Pakistani grooming gangs scandal, which eroded his moral authority and exposed deep systemic issues…
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Ten years since the day after Brexit
Yesterday marked ten years since the Brexit vote, which triggered political chaos in the UK and beyond, leading to instability across western democracies and government…
Brussels bureaucracy’s war on dissent: Why they are coming for MCC Brussels
MCC Brussels faces hostility in Brussels, exemplified by its suspension from the EU Transparency Register, amid ongoing efforts to suppress dissenting viewpoints…
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Can Burnham marry substance and programme to match his personal charisma?
Andrew Burnham's impending leadership of the Labour Party raises questions about his ability to unify a struggling party and address significant national challenges.
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Part III: Germany embraces ‘the dumbest energy policy’ the world has yet seen
Germany's Green Transformation aims for climate neutrality but critics argue it may be the world's 'dumbest energy policy,' leading to soaring energy costs and declining…
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Will Israel scuttle the US-Iran deal?
Israel faces a risky crossroads as Washington seeks a US-Iran deal, sparking internal debate on whether to oppose it.
One may stand in Germany and ask, ‘What is the point of the SPD?’
The SPD, Germany's oldest political party, struggles to retain its working-class base and confronts challenges from rising protectionism and rival parties, leaving…
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Makersfield may have picked a new prime minister, a warning for UK’s populist-right
In a pivotal by-election, Andy Burnham has reclaimed a seat for Labour, potentially shifting the political landscape in the UK, as unease grows over Keir Starmer's…
Is the American century ending?
As the U.S.
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If Ukraine and Moldova enter EU, their citizens will flood European labour markets
The EU's plan to open accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova raises concerns over a potential influx of migrant workers due to their economic disparities.
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Covering up Churchill statue affronts all British people
London's Mayor Sadiq Khan has ordered the covering of Sir Winston Churchill's statue, igniting widespread criticism regarding the perceived marginalization of historical…
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Greens and Socialists try to block public consultations on tobacco legislation
In Europe, Greens and Socialists attempted to limit public consultations on tobacco legislation, but their proposal was rejected, reaffirming the importance of inclusive…
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Fast track for Ukraine, leverage for Hungary, nothing for Poland
Hungary's recent agreement with Ukraine highlights the EU's selective approach to accession, granting minority rights concessions only when leverage is applied.
From Germany: My memories of the old Shah, of SAVAK, and the dangerous Pahlavi
Memories of the Shah’s 1967 Berlin visit reveal human rights protests overshadowed by grandeur.
Western capitals avert their eyes as Christians across Africa are slaughtered
Christians in Africa face increasing violence as Islamist extremism escalates.
France and the ‘nationalist international’
Jordan Bardella, the man who will more likely than not be the next President of France, made headlines this week when he criticised President Donald Trump for being…